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Seats for Forklifts Gainesville - Gainesville, in Florida State is the county seat of Alachua County. The city is also the principal city of the Gainesville Metropolitan Area or MSA. In the year 2010, the Census recorded the population as being around 124,300. The city of Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, the 6th largest campus in the country as well as Santa Fe College.
During 1869, the town of Gainesville was incorporated and named to honor General Edmund Pendleton, a well-known commander in the Second Seminole War. Gainesville flourished and prospered during the late 19th Century because of its success of the citrus and phosphate industries. Gainesville's central location likewise allowed it to become a main target of the railroad industry.
The beginning of the 20th Century saw a devastating effect on the cotton crops because of the boll weevil infestation. During the year 1906, the building of the University of Florida proved to be a staple which will become vital in preserving the economy of the area even in the depression era. The university has continued to bring success to the region even during the latter part of the century. Presently, the city of Gainesville is recognized for its historic districts, many cultural places, world class medical facilities and the newly restored city structures.
The region's biggest employers include the University of Florida, the city government and the Shands Healthcare System. The top jobs sectors within the city of Gainesville consist of: retail, education, healthcare, technical, professional and scientific services, construction and accommodation services and food services. In addition, one of the area's main industries is agriculture.
The Gainesville Technology Enterprise Center works within the area to support local tech corporations looking to grow their businesses. The center works in order to improve local economy and create high paying jobs by being involved in various projects.
Thomas Center is considered to be the central hub of Gainesville. It is the location for numerous art exhibits, galleries and musical programs. The Center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It contains local history exhibits, meeting rooms, performance space, the nearby grace and Sidney Knight's Children's Theatre and the surrounding Thomas Center Gardens. There are other cultural facilities within the city including the Hippodrome State Theatre, the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the Florida Museum of Natural History, the Harn Museum Art, the Gainesville Community Playhouse, the Civic Media Center, the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre and the Olustee Battlefield State Historic Site.
The University of Florida enhances the city many opportunities for cultural lifestyles. The School of Theatre and Dance, the School of Music, the School of Art and Art History are all under the umbrella of the Florida College of Fine Arts, along with various other programs. The University Galleries and the Center for World Art and Digital Worlds are other establishments on site.
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